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Bona women’s hoops dance into WNIT Second Round with 10-point comeback over Drexel
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the longest time, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team just wasn’t able to get over the hump. Following a rough stretch of

Kolkowski is apparent winner over Papasergi in Allegany mayor’s race
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany Village Trustee John J. Kolkowski, a Republican, is the apparent winner in the Allegany mayoral election Wednesday. In unofficial results reported by the Cattaraugus

Responding to neighbor’s 911 call, firefighters quickly knock down Third Avenue apartment fire
OLEAN — No injuries were reported when a fire broke out in an apartment at 450 Third Ave. about 12:59 a.m. Thursday. Olean Fire Department Capt. Nathan Veno said two

Group shares concerns with county legislators over ICE agreement with Sheriff’s Office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A group of local residents had questions Wednesday for Cattaraugus County lawmakers over an agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the U.S.
My Turn: DEC’s Zoar Valley timber plans for bird habitat is threat to old growth
By Lily Harrington So, yes. Technically, the DEC is correct with their white-knuckled, redundant rebuttal: “We’re not cutting old-growth trees.” For the damage the old growth will suffer on their
Olean Common Council votes to continue solar moratorium
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted 5-1 Tuesday for a local law extending a city moratorium on new solar farms or facilities. Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr.,
Cattaraugus County Legislature OKs resolution for IDA hearings on Alle-Catt request for tax relief
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Six years ago, the Cattaraugus County Legislature approved a resolution asking the Industrial Development Agency not to approve a payment in lieu
Pollock: Terry Pegula is the Southern Tier’s gift to Buffalo pro sports
To understand the owner of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, you must know his competitive nature in Olean and how he treats employees and friends By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun












